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w § z w " 1ii ~ .. Motorsports Park 2525 Ash Rood Byron. Illinois Owned and operated by Motorsports Enterprises Ltd. Phone: 8t5/234-2271 Website: www.mor.obyron..com Auburn Gold Country Fairgrounds: T.J. Fowler, on his way to sweeping the Junior National in Auburn, California. rider Hunter Morris closed out the night's scoring with a win over 200] Junior Division Two champion Paul Johnson, who struggled through a four-point night. Results CIA:. I. T.J Fowl6 (Jaw); 2. Mark Carrillo (Jaw); 3. J.T. Mabry (Jaw); 4 Just;n Boyle (JII'4'): 5. (TIE) Rkky A.dams (W~s)/Tim 7. (TIE) Ala fo/Iarcucd (We)!Hunter Morris (Wes); 9. Ricky We!iJ (Jew): 10. (TIE) Danny Easley (Jaw)/Jay Rickets (Wes): 12. Paul Johnson (Wes): 13 (TIE) Krystal Cramer (Wes)/Tom Fuhrman 'Well/MUchell Johnson (Hon): 16 (TIE) Bruce Bast (Wes)/RJcky Felicia (Wes) (Hen). 30.: I. Bnan Gonser (Hen): 2. JMTley Johnson (Yam); 3. Roh· land Lohr (Hen). 40.: I. Chuc::k Hetrk:k (Yam): 2. Did: Biddle (Yam): 3. ~rk Matheis (Yam). By RUPERT X. PEll.ETT LINVILLE. OH, AUG. 30 Riding three classes is the norm for 33-yearold Brian Gonser of Newark. Winning is also very familiar to the Buckeye Powersportsbacked Vet rider. On this night, though, during Honda Hills Friday Night Series' last race of the season, Gonser would have reason to celebrate. Although he only won two of the three classes he entered on the evening, he would wrap up series championships in the Over 25 B, Over 30, and Open divisions, ail aboard his might CRF450R. "Many thanks go out to Buckeye Powersports, Axo Clothing, White Brothers, Carpenter Oil, and all my other great sponsors thanks so much," gushed the humble winner of the Over 30 and Open classes, who also finished runner· up in the Over 25 class on the night. In other racing action, J.T. Turner whipped up on the Pee Wee 50cc class, as the Circleville native ruled the division on his Yamaha. The Pre classes and the money were split among some fast locals, as Andy Willard took the l25cc A victory and Travis Hartshorn jumped on the 250cc A class. Crowd-favorite fast guy Steve-O Andrich had bad luck in both classes, blowing up one machine in the 125cc class and stailing his Yamaha YZ426F in the 250cc A race. Needless to say, it was not his night - although he did manage to top the Over 25 A class. Clubs: MotoByron Riders Club. (All riders must be AMA members.) Trac,k: Clean dirt over rock-and-sand motocross-style track. The trails are rldermade, unmarked, and multidirectional; they are for true trail riding, not hare scrambles or enduro practice_ All trails are wide enough for ATVs. Facilities: Bathroom fadlities, showers, camping facilities. concessions, bike wash. limited parts and supplies. Schedule: Open March through October. Disciplines: Motocross, some GP·style races. Mi\ior Events: Byron Nuclear Series General Admission: $8 (7 years and younger free). - Path Valley Speedway l.E£ UVESEY Brown Blasts AHMRA Regional SPRING RUN, PA, AUG. 31 Melvin Brown took two hard·fought wins as Path Valley Speedway hosted a round of the AHMRA Northeast Regional Flat Track Series. He topped Larry Weiss in both of his wins, in the Over 50 class and the combined Over 60 and 600cc Sportsman contest. in the Over 50 event, Brown took the lead from Weiss and Mike Keane. on their 750cc machines, and Bultaco jockey Robert Miller. Weiss slipped into the lead off the second turn on lap three as he and Brpwn ran their screaming Triumphs under the proverbial blanket for the next few laps. As they entered the third turn on lap six, Brown slipped into the lead and held it to the checkered flag. As is the case with many Vintage events, several classes may run combined with others. Since Brown was the only rider entered in the Over 60 class, he raced with the 600cc 600 SPTSM.N; I. Larry WeIss (Tn); 2. James Way (Mon): 3. Robert Miller (Bui): 4. BIll1'\ltcQueen (C-A) 750 SPTSMN:. I. Mic:hael Headman (Yam). 70s SGL 1. Rick Pfandm; (Yam). 2. Michael Hudman (Yam): 3. larry Weiss (Yam); 4. Mark F1l1ebrown (Yam); 5. Nell Dancho Sportsman. Weiss took the lead from Brown. Bill MacQueen and James Way. After following Weiss for a few laps, Brown took the lead off the fourth tum on the third lap for the win. Nick Taylor led the 250cc Sportsman final from wire to wire from MacQueen, Way and Jim Malloy. With Taylor and MacQueen consistent in front, T eny Waite provided most of the excitement after starting last. By halfway, he was battling Way for third. taking the spot with a lap left. Waite took the brake linkage off his Bultaco for the Brakeless final, again starting last, behind Dave Heberling and Mark Fillebrown. However, he quickly buHt up his momentum, getting by Fillebrown's hardtail Triumph and then stalking Heberling. He took the lead off the second tum on lap three to take his first win in more than 35 years. The '70s Singles final was a processional affair, as Rick Pfanders took the lead at the start from his buddy James Headman and his mentor Larry Weiss and the rest of the pack and kept it. (yam). BRKLSS; 1. Teny Waite (BuI); 2. Deve Heberling (Bul); 3. Mark FUlebrown (Tri). Mill Creek Motocross Park Capps Grinds 'em at the Mill By MATTHEW HOLT LEEDS, AL, AUG. 31 After a long summer break, the Alabama Championship Series picked back up. Round 10 of the series made the stop at the incredible facilities at Mill Creek Motocross Park. The racing for this round was run on the supercross track under the lights and in the cool of night. The track was groomed perfectly and ready for racing. It appeared that many riders had been honing their skills during the break, most noticeably the 125cc C class. When the gate dropped, RM rider Jacob Capps was out front and already pulling a healthy lead. As the laps wound down. the distance between first and second got larger. At the end of mote one, Capps took the checkered flag first. with David Gravette second and Micah Gregg third. Moto two was almost a repeat of the first. Capps took the win, and with a 1-1 tally for the two motos, he took home the overall. Second overall was awarded to LaDale Smith (4-2), and third overall went to Gravette, who posted 2-3 finishes for the night. Later in the evening, the 250cc C class got its tum at the supercross track. This class has had some great battles all year long, between Capps, Ricky Allen, Damien Brown and Nathan Clanton. Due to a wrist injury sustained in practice the week before. Clanton was on the gate and racing for points in the series only. Capps put his CRF450R out front and left everyone else to race for what was left. Capps took the overall with 1-1 finishes, followed by Gravette with 2-2 finishes, and Allen got third overall with 4-3 finishes. Brown finished just outside the top three with 3-5 finishes. Clanton rode hard and managed ninth overall, despite his injuries. Capps raced three classes, and finished first in all of them. He swept the 125cc C, 250cc C, and Youth classes, all with 1-1 moto finishes. The Mini classes were great, as always. The little guys on the 65cc bikes hit the track with all they had. Hunter Mims is another rider who's been doing a lot of practicing during the Results 250 SPTSMN: 1. Nick Taylol' (Yam); 2. Blli MacQueen (C-/\); 3. Terry Waite (BuI): 4. James Way {CoAl; S. James Malloy (Kaw). 50.: 1. Melvin Brown (Tri): 2. Larry Weiss (Tn): 3. Mike Keane (Yam): 4. Roben MiIJoer (Bul); 5. John Wybenga (BSA). 60.: I. Melvin Brown (Tn). Results P/W 50: 1. J.T. Tume' (Yam); 2. Logan Piccirillo (KTM); 3. Tyler C",wfool (KT/>I). 50 (4-6): I. Darren Walsh (IITM); 2. Evan Parkinson (Cob): 3. Logan Plttirillo (Cob). 50 (7-8): 1. Cody HelTOll (Cob): 2. Ian Kendig (Cob); 3. J.T. Turner (Yam). 65: l. Haven Holdcroft (KTM); 2. Dakota Jones (Ka'oll); 3. Ryan Neff (Ka'oll). 60 (12-15): 1. T.J. Hanshem (Hon); 2. Gabriel Muntz (Hon); 3. Trevor Kline (Suz). 125 A: 1. Andy Willard (KTM); 2. Tony Robinson (Hon): 3. William Rogef!i \I (Hon). 250 A: I. Travis Hamhom (Yam): 2. Steve-O Andrich (Yam): 3. Jason Casterline (Yam). 250 B: I. Jemie Trlplett (Hen); 2. Eric Biddle (Hon): 3. RIchard Hardway II (SUl). 250 C: 1. Clayton FaIr (Ka'oll); 2. Jared Smith (Yam); 3. Nick Kowa15kJ (Sul). ~ A: I. $t.eve-O Andrich (Yam): 2. William Rogers II (Hon); 3. Dale Slabaugh (Suz). By OPEN: 1. Bnan Gonser (Hen): 2. Kyle Schmeiser (Yam); 3 Nathan Buskirk (Hen). By lEN BREECH Gonser Goes Off at Honda Hills Overnight Camping Fees: $5 per vehicle. 25. B: I. Gene Oneil (Kaw); 2. Brian Gonser (Hen); 3. Ken NevMIllin Game:z (Jaw); Honda Hills Motorsports Park Directions: Motosports Park is located just south of Byron, off of German Church Road. which runs north/south between Highways 72 and 64. The neares.t landmark is the Byron Nuclear Power Station (you can't miss it). From the nortb lind east, take 1-90 Soutb to Bypass 20 in Rockford, and take it to Highway 2 South. Tak.e Highway 2 Into Byron. Tum left at the first light, Union Street. Take Union over the Rock River and to 8 four-way stop; continue traveling straight (you are now on German Church Road), up the hill and away from the river. There will be a golf course on your right (and no, you can't ride therel). Go 3 miles on German Church Road to Motosports P.elrk. (If you pass the nuclear plant, you've gone too far.) Path Valley Speedway: Melvin Brown (SOA) and Larry Weiss (81<) do battle in the Over 50 class at the AHMRA Northeast Regional In Spring Run, Pennsylvania. .. U c • e n e vv s OCTOBER 2, 2002 83